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Eco-Journey (Sepetang)

About Eco-journey (Sepetang)”

In 2026, NSS is launching Eco-Journeys to Kuala Sepetang (West Malaysia) for both the public and educators. Each trip is tailored to its audience and includes:

  • Visits and guided walks to nature areas
  • Interactions with local conservation champions
  • Boat rides to see mangroves and fireflies
  • Ni Siap dyeing experience
  • Chanced wildlife encounters
  • Simple facilitated workshops and reflections

By harnessing NSS’ partnerships with regional communities and NGOs, Eco-Journeys offer a thoughtful and transformative experience that deepens environmental understanding, fosters meaningful connections, and strengthens participants’ sense of stewardship towards our natural environment.

3a) Kiln
6a) Ni Siap

What can you expect?

  1. Learn about sustainable silviculture where mangroves and community coexisted for more than 100 years

  2. Witness high-quality, traditional charcoal-making and efforts to keep this trade alive

  3. Get hands-on with Ni Siap natural dyeing, an alternative livelihood for the future

  4. Marvel at the amassing of fireflies during a boat tour into the mangroves

  5. Explore a century-old inland forest and understand forest restoration

  6. Collaborate with passionate peers through workshops, sharings and reflections

Who It’s For & What You’ll Gain

Eco-Journeys are designed for educators and the public, with programmes tailored to each audience as follows:

Educators Public
• Inculcate e21CC through nature-based education by learning practical interdisciplinary approaches to teaching environmental sustainability concepts relevant to students’ lives.

• Professional development in environmental education and sustainability to empower students to become active contributors and self-directed learners.

• Apply regional context to provide a real-world context for eco-stewardshipt and strengthen students’ real-world relevance and global awareness. 		• Understand real-world conservation in the region and how nature, communities, livelihoods, and culture are interconnected, with insights from Singapore’s experience.

• Build personal understanding of environmental education and sustainability through hands-on experiences and reflection.

• Deepen appreciation of and commitment to nature with opportunities to give back.

Upcoming Eco-Journeys (Sepetang)

Mark your calendars!


Registration open:

Trip 1 (Public): 25-29 Apr 2026 (Sat-Wed)


Registration coming soon:

Trip 2 (Educators): 20-24 Jun 2026 (Sat-Wed)

Trip 3(Public): 18-22 Jul 2026 (Sat-Wed)

Registration Details for Trip 1 (Public)

Dates:  25-29 Apr 2026 (Sat-Wed)

 

Capacity: 12-16 pax

For Public, with priority for NSS members


Inclusions:

  1. Transportation within the Eco-Journey (from KL to Sepetang to Ipoh)
  2. Tour and activity fees
  3. Facilitated workshops
  4. Food as indicated (drinks excluded)
  5. Accommodation (twin-sharing; single room subject to supplement and availability)

Cost: $1400

Please note: 5% discount for pairs who sign-up and share the same room during the Eco-Journey

 

Exclusions:

  1. International flights (Eco-Journey starts in Kuala Lumpur and ends in Ipoh)
  2. Insurances
  3. Vaccinations and medication
  4. Personal expenses (drinks, shopping, etc.)
  5. Visa (if applicable)
  6. Others not specified in inclusions
Broad Itinerary (subjected to changes)
AM PM Evening
Day 1
🏨 KL Hotel		 Check-in to KL hotel (booked) 🧊 (4pm)
Intro workshop 🧑‍🏫		 Dinner (self-arrange)
Day 2
🍽️ B, L, D
🏡 Homestay		 Forest Restoration: Forest Research Institute Malaysia 🌳 🚐 to Sepetang Check-in to homestay (with aircon and hot showers)
Day 3
🍽️ B, L, D
🏡 Homestay		 Silviculture: Mangrove education ctr & boardwalk 🌳 Traditional Charcoal making: Charcoal kiln 🪵 Firefly boat tour 🚤
Day 4
🍽️ B, L, D
🏨 Ipoh Hotel		 Alternative Livelihood: Ni Siap dyeing 🙌 Community Visit 🚐 to Ipoh Check-in to Ipoh hotel (booked)
Day 5
🍽️ B		 Closing workshop 🧑‍🏫

Please note:

 
  • Basic level of fitness (e.g. able to walk for an hour, climbing one fleet of steps)
  • Outdoor activities are dependent on weather and tide, and may be cancelled if conditions are unsuitable
  • Meals can be requested to be vegetarian and pork-free, but restaurants are not vegetarian or Halal-certified

Register Now!

 

Sign up via this form by 20 Mar 2026 (Fri) for Trip 1 (Public).

Adventure with Purpose

Discover conservation beyond borders with Eco-Journeys.


For upcoming journeys and enquiries, contact [email protected]